§ 6400.44. Program specialist.

 (a)  A minimum of one program specialist shall be assigned for every 30 individuals. A program specialist shall be responsible for a maximum of 30 people, including people served in other types of services.

 (b)  A program specialist shall be responsible for the program at the home, including the following:

   (1)  The individual’s daily activities.

   (2)  Coordination or completion of assessments.

   (3)  Coordination or development and review of individual program plans.

   (4)  Coordination of training and development for individuals.

   (5)  Development of planned program activities.

   (6)  Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.

   (7)  Ensurance of the implementation of individual program plans and program activities.

 (c)  A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications:

   (1)  A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year work experience working directly with persons with mental retardation.

   (2)  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience working directly with persons with mental retardation.

   (3)  An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years work experience working directly with persons with mental retardation.

   The provisions of this §  6400.44 amended through January 22, 1982, effective March 1, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 384; amended August 9, 1991, effective November 8, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3595. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (133677) to (133678).

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  6400.41 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications); and 55 Pa. Code §  6500.41 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).